Occupational Health Nurse

Essity AB; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to enhance the well-being of staff at its manufacturing site in Prudhoe. The role involves managing health programs, conducting screenings, and promoting health initiatives. The ideal candidate will be NMC registered with a diploma in Occupational Health and experience in an industrial setting, showing strong autonomy and great communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Proven post qualification experience in occupational health.
• Capable of engaging others positively.

Responsibilities

• Manage health screening, immunisation programmes, and consultations.
• Develop health promotion initiatives and manage health issues.
• Conduct health surveillances and vaccination programmes.

Skills

Autonomy

Health Promotion

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Occupational Health Qualification (Diploma)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Essity B 282 (-2.1 SEK) on 28-May-2025 12:59

We are looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team supporting our manufacturing site in Prudhoe, working closely with the overall organisation to help improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our staff.

We are looking for a great nurse with the experience and capability to cover a full remit and practice occupational health autonomously.

What You Will Do

In the role of Occupational Health Nurse you will be responsible for carrying out a full range of specialist nurse activities including the management of:

• Occupational Health ill health/ management referrals
• Immunisation Programmes
• Health Screening and Surveillance
• New starter screening
• OH direct services.
• Health Promotion Programmes
• Management of ad hoc Occupational Health issues
• Conducting face-to-face, video, or telephone consultations

Who You Are

The ideal candidate for this role will be:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Hold an Occupational Health Qualification at a minimum Diploma level with proven post qualification experience, ideally (though not essential) in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• IT literate – competent in use of MS Office including Word and Excel
• confident, competent and highly motivated with ability to engage others to effect positive health change.
• A proactive approach to health care and maintain a visible presence within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast moving manufacturing environment.
• Work autonomously to meet service levels for medical screenings and consultations.
• The ability to carry out a range of health surveillances and vaccination programmes.
• Driven to develop excellent working relationships within the organisation.
• Excellent organisation skills and be able to take project leadership.
• Able to work flexibly and undertake occasional travel to different sites

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

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